The pair of Rudolf Dombi and Roland Kokeny had been second for the majority of the race, but they edged in front at the 750m mark to win gold. A fast-finishing Portugal won silver and Germany the bronze.

Sweden held the advantage from Hungary and Portugal at the halfway mark, and those positions remained the same with just a quarter of the race to go.

However, Hungary took the lead from a tiring Sweden and they just held off Portgual for the victory, with Sweden missing out on a medal.